Crannmór Guesthouse: Tradition and Warmth in Trim Ireland

Crannmór Guesthouse is a wonderful place to stay for your adventures in County Meath.

It ticks all the boxes for me.

Great location.

Fabulous hosts.

Comfortable beds/sleep.

Tasty breakfast.

And that little something extra.

 

Great location

Crannmór Guesthouse is technically Crannmór Country Guesthouse because it’s located about 1 1/2km outside the town of Trim.

There are chickens and cows and goats in the farm at the back of the house.

I personally love this.

But I also know that this type of accommodation isn’t for everyone.

For me it was easy to get into town by car.

Unfortunately it’s not on a road I would feel comfortable walking along.

But parking was easy to find in Trim as there are pay lots in a few locations around this small town.

And it’s a short drive to get to all the cool, historic sites around County Meath — from Loughcrew Cairns to the West to Newgrange and the Hill of Tara to the East. You can easily get to each of these sites within an hour (or a bit less).

 

Crannmór Guesthouse

The house itself is an old Georgian house dating back to 1825.

It’s covered in ivy and sits back from the road so it’s peaceful.

And there are lovely gardens around with blooming flowers and some spots to walk and sit and simply be.

 

The bedrooms

Crannmór Guesthouse is what I would term a “traditional” B&B or guesthouse.

It’s filled with traditional and classic furniture. We might refer to these pieces as antiques.

All the rooms have floral decor

I’m not always a huge fan of this, but I’m okay with it. In other words, it doesn’t bother me as it does some folks.

The twin room I stayed in has 2 large windows so I had loads of light — which I love.

This room has views to the back of the house and the farm with its animals and views to the side of the house which looked out over the lawn.

The bathroom is a  typical small-ish one, but still big enough for 2 people to share. So for just me, it was perfect.

I’m not always a fan of single beds, but the bed was comfy. I’m just spoiled with my queen-sized bed at home!

Peeking into a couple of other rooms, I could see that each room is decorated in its own way, but there’s a definite floral motif going on.

And all the rooms are a good size with a fair amount of closet/storage space which is a wonderful feature.

The other plus to the rooms are desks.

For a digital nomad like me, it was the icing on the cake.

 

The common areas

The dining room is a lovely Georgian style room with dark green walls.

Everyone sits around one table which I like as it invites conversation amongst the guests.

For a solo traveler like me it’s a great way for me to meet other folks.

There are lots of historic images on the walls throughout the house. I love looking at old photos and drawings.

You’ll also find a few nooks to sit and read in like this one on the upper floor of the house.

 

Your hosts

Anne and Marc O’Regan are your hosts.

Marc actually takes folks out on guided fishing tours so you may or may not see him.

I had the pleasure of meeting him and having some wonderful conversations with him and the other guests.

He’ll sit down at the dining table during breakfast and talk about anything and everything.

Marc is a great guy with the gift of gab.

Anne is the one that makes it all work, ensuring that rooms are clean and breakfast is cooked.

She’s the quieter one, but she’s lovely.

And both will offer up any tips you need for what to do in the area.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time chatting with both of them.

 

The breakfast

Anne creates wonderful breakfasts.

You know me, I’m happy with a light breakfast.

But I had scrambled eggs that were perfect.

You’ll find the typical array of cold cereal, fruit (whole fruit so help yourself at any time to what’s in the bowl) and yogurt out each morning along with juices, coffee and tea.

And you’ll have the choice of a hot breakfast from just a simple scrambled egg to a full Irish.

It’s fresh and tasty.

Anne has 2 seatings for breakfast — one earlier and one a bit later so you will need to let her know your time preference the day before.

And as I mentioned above, it’s really wonderful to sit at one table with the other guests and Marc (if he’s around) to chat about your travels or something else going on in the world. I happened to be in the area when Harry and Megan were getting married so we talked about the royal wedding.

 

The little something extra at Crannmór Guesthouse

For me an accommodation is a notch above because of something unique or something that just somehow sets it apart.

For me, Crannmór Guesthouse’s little extra is just a feel of an old school B&B.

It’s the ivy-covered old house and the front garden area.

It’s the farm animals in the back of the house with chickens clucking and cows mooing.

And it’s all the old furniture and the rooms with their floral motifs.

Crannmór Guesthouse reminds me of some of the B&B’s I stayed in on my first trip to Ireland.

The house feels like a home — because it is.

 

The verdict

I do recommend Crannmór Guesthouse for its location, affordability and its hospitality.

Again, it’s not for those who want to be right in town.

You won’t be able to walk to the pub from here.

And it’s not for those who can’t handle the floral decor or who would prefer a newer house.

But Crannmór is for those who want a house filled with tradition, character, history and the warmth of wonderful hosts.

 

This is part of a series I call Charming Places — a series in which I talk about the places I stay. From B&B’s, hotels and guesthouses to apartments and farm stays, I’ll give my honest thoughts on these spaces. I’ve found that the accommodation I choose to stay often directly affects how I feel about a particular destination. And how I connect with that location and its people. So I want to share these places with you by dishing out a bit of info and some of my opinions.

Disclaimer: I was a guest of Crannmór Guesthouse so my stay was discounted. However all opinions are my own.